“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Strong mind

Just like waves in the sea, life is unpredictable and can throw us off balance at any moment. But what sets us apart is our response to these challenges and setbacks.

Resilience - our ability to withstand and adapt to changes and challenges, rather than trying to resist or control them - will determine who succeeds and who fails. That’s true in the cancer ward, it’s true in sport, and it’s true in the boardroom.

I’ll support you to build positive habits that strengthen you mentally, spiritually and socially, not just as tools for navigating tough times, but also as indispensable skills for everyday living.

Resilience and adaptability

Surfers are known for their ability to anticipate the movements of the ocean. They don't fight the waves but rather use them to their advantage. Similarly, in life, we can learn to embrace change and adapt to new situations. It's all about shifting our perspective from one of resistance to one of acceptance and adaptability.

Learning to surf also requires practice, patience, and perseverance. It's not easy to ride a wave, and it takes time to develop the necessary skills. The same applies to life; we need to invest time and effort to build our resilience and develop coping mechanisms.

Surfing also requires us to be present in the moment. When we're surfing, we're fully immersed in the experience, and our minds are focused on the task at hand. The same applies to life; we are called to learn to live in the moment and not get caught up in the past or future. By being present, we can better manage our emotions and respond to situations with clarity and greater composure.

Packages

Everyone’s journey to resilience is different, as is the timeframe. There is no magic bullet or overnight fix. While some people are naturally more resilient than others, resilience can be learned like any other skill, enabling us to better cope with future challenges:

Survive

  • A single, 90-minute online or face-to-face coaching session designed to explore your mental, spiritual and social fitness.

  • Whether it’s building a positive sense of wellbeing, understanding how you’re getting in your own way or knowing how to guide yourself through a challenging time at work or home – this session will leave you feeling calm, confident and clear on what to do next.

Grow

  • A flexible package of 6 weekly or fortnightly 1-hour online or face-to-face coaching sessions.

  • Learn how to surf those metaphorical waves, burn through obstacles, build positive habits and shift to a more flexible and powerful mindset.

  • A practical, action-focused programme that you can use to build up and bounce back or to expand and spring forward.

  • Ongoing WhatsApp chat support between sessions.

Thrive

  • Whatever it is you’ve been waiting to do, it’s time to make it happen.

  • A flexible package of 12 weekly or fortnightly 1-hour online or face-to-face coaching sessions.

  • Build your self-awareness as you learn to respond and not react.

  • Discover how to protect your peace through mindfulness, meditation and breathwork.

  • Ongoing WhatsApp chat support between sessions.